Announcing: the On Deck Writer Fellowship (ODW)
For 4+ years, On Deck has been a safe space for talented people to explore “what’s next” among a highly curated community of peers.
But starting something new doesn’t always have to mean starting a company.
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Authors, essayists, bloggers, and newsletter writers are micro-entrepreneurs.
Beyond just producing great writing, they have to find and deeply understand their niche, market to readers, and grow towards their goals, whether generating revenue or building an audience.
If successful, earning the respect of your readers can be a wedge into building a community.
In turn, building a community can be a wedge into starting an amazing business.
But establishing a regular writing cadence, finding your voice, and building an audience can be hard.
In all cases, the biggest bottleneck to doing it is the belief that you can do it and the infrastructure to keep you accountable.
This is where ODW comes in.
ODW is an eight-week program inspired by the success of the On Deck Fellowship.
We will help groups of 150 writers find their way towards having a successful writing practice, and connect them with a lifelong community of other writers and peers.
We’ll help with accountability, editing, and distribution—everything writers need to grow their audience and improve their craft.
ODW Fellows can also engage with On Deck founder and angel fellows, leveraging the broader On Deck community for inspiration.
Participants will have access to:
• Fireside chats and small group breakouts with world-class writers.
• Workshops with peers of similar skill level and desired cadence.
• 1:1 support for editing, distribution, and ideation with experts from the ODW team.
We’re excited to partner with @SubstackInc to power On Deck Writers.
Substack believes that writers, bloggers, thinkers, and creatives of every background should be able to pursue their curiosity, generating income directly from their own audiences.
Ready to get started?
Learn more and apply here
beondeck.com/writers
Check out the "Wall of Love" for testimonials from participants in the On Deck Founder Fellowship.
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